About Us

Our goal is to start with West Michigan's educators, coaches, youth pastors and neighbors on the awareness of how severe the epidemic of child sexual abuse
is and what we can do to change the staggering statistics that have changed very little in over 40 years. Once that is accomplished we will move on to other districts and states.

Our mission is to continue the work done by Erin's Law which requires schools K-5th grade to teach about bad touch, good touch and sexual abuse prevention. A Way Out
provides ongoing education from 6-12th grade through seminars and smaller training groups. Our organization can come to you and educate your group, seeing the signs and how to handle situations when
those children are needing your help. Sexual abuse can occur at any time which is why it is important to reintroduce awarness throughout a child's education.

A Way Out also offers sexual abuse awareness training for educators and community leaders in West Michigan. This training
includes information about how to spot the signs of sexual abuse and how to tenderly care for those children who are victims of sexual abuse.

As A Way Out grows awareness and provides education in our community, we
believe that sexual abuse which might have gone unnoticed will be seen and children that might have otherwise slipped through the cracks will be rescued and helped. Our aim is to reduce the national
statistic that 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually abused before they are 18.

Our team is made up entirely of volunteers.

That is why we are especially happy to find new volunteers who share our commitment and belief in making some changes
and to doing good in the world. Do you want to support us? Fill out the form on the "Contact Us" page. If you would like to help financially, we have two ways to donate on our "Donate
Page." We operate by donations only. We appreciate every dollar we receive. YOU are why we are able to get the right material in the hands that need it.

THANK YOU!!

Want to Become a Volunteer?

Please fill out our contact form and let us know how we can contact you.

News

An article about Karen in the West Michigan Woman Magizine. Read it here